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Erin El Issa

Erin El Issa is a data studies writer who joined NerdWallet in 2014. She covers a variety of topics, including credit cards, travel, investing, banking and student loans. Erin earned her bachelor's degree in accounting and worked as a tax accountant before creating data-driven content. In her spare time, Erin reads voraciously and tries in vain to keep up with her energetic toddler.

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22% of Savers Opened Online Savings Account Amid Pandemic

Erin El Issa
March 22, 2022

The pandemic has impacted the financial lives of millions, including where they choose to house their savings. According to a new survey by NerdWallet and Marcus by Goldman Sachs, 39%…

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Survey: Just 23% of Investors Align Most Investments to Their Values

Erin El Issa
Feb. 8, 2022

Socially responsible investing is gaining in popularity, but there’s a pronounced gap between those who value it and those who actually invest this way. According to a new NerdWallet survey,…

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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Finances in 2022

Erin El Issa
Jan. 11, 2022

2021 was a year of financial strain for many Americans: Household debt and the overall cost of living increased, while median household income decreased, according to NerdWallet’s annual household debt…

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Survey: Most Like Their Bank; What To Seek if You Don’t

Erin El Issa
Nov. 16, 2021

Do you like your bank? According to a new NerdWallet survey, just over half of American banking consumers (53%) say they’re very satisfied with their current primary bank — defined as…

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2021 Holiday Shopping Report

Erin El Issa
Nov. 2, 2021

Over 214 million Americans plan to buy 2021 holiday gifts for friends and loved ones, spending an estimated $163 billion, according to a NerdWallet analysis.

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2021 Holiday Travel Report

Erin El Issa
Oct. 26, 2021

43% of Americans plan to spend money on flights/hotel stays during the 2021 holiday season, spending $1,814, on average, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

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What Factors Drive Car Insurance Rates? 63% of Americans Got It Wrong

Erin El Issa
Oct. 18, 2021

Credit scores are pervasive in our society, used to determine whether you can get a credit card, a personal loan or even rent an apartment. But just half of Americans…

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5 Misconceptions About How Insurers Price Your Auto Premium

Erin El Issa
Oct. 18, 2021

Insurance companies consider many details when determining car premiums, but not everyone knows exactly what these factors are. When given a list of potential factors and asked which are used by…

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5 Options for Your Money Before Student Loan Payments Resume

Erin El Issa
Sept. 21, 2021

The Biden administration has extended the federal student loan payment pause a final time, meaning borrowers won’t owe money or accrue interest until Sept. 1, 2022. While a new NerdWallet…

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Student Loan Debt Spans Generations, and Many Aren’t Ready to Resume Payment

Erin El Issa
Sept. 14, 2021

Student loan debt is often seen as a crisis for millennials and Generation Z, but the truth is the financial impact of the more than $1.7 trillion in education debt…

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